Renewables not to blame for SA blackout
In late September, South Australia (SA) suffered a state-wide power blackout amid what’s being described as one of the worst storms in 50 years. …
The politics of Nick Xenophon
While both the major parties were disappointed with their federal election results, Nick Xenophon emerged elated. There is no doubt that Xenophon managed to …
The steel industry crisis explained
In April, steel manufacturer Arrium went into voluntary administration, potentially threatening 8,000 jobs – 3,000 in Whyalla, South Australia, where the steelworks are. Arrium …
SA & Tas: No enthusiasm for any of the mainstream parties
South Australia and Tasmania held state elections on Saturday March 15. South Australia has been governed by the ALP since 2002 while Tasmania had …
Labor punished in Tasmania and South Australia
Working class alternative absent in both states Saturday March 20 saw State elections in Australia’s two least populated states, South Australia and Tasmania. South …
ALP re-elected in South Australia and Tasmania
Labor State Governments have been re-elected in South Australia and Tasmania yesterday. The uneasy economic upturn (that a section of workers has benefited from …